How to Catch John Dory in Roblox Fisch

Starting out in Roblox Fisch can feel overwhelming with all the fishing mechanics, minigames, and upgrades. But once you understand the basics and know where to fish, catching rare fish like John Dory becomes much easier and more rewarding.

Here’s how to catch John Dory and improve your fishing game

Fishing in Fisch is all about timing and focus. When you cast your rod, hold the left mouse button to set the power, then release it. Once your line hits the water, a quick shake minigame begins where you have to click the prompts perfectly to avoid losing the catch. After that, the main challenge is the movement bar minigame. You hold and release the mouse button to keep a white bar aligned with the fish’s position until the progress meter fills. Different fish fight with varying strength, so rare fish need more skill to catch.

Start practicing near Moosewood’s dock where fish are easier to catch. This spot helps you get comfortable without getting frustrated.

Selling your fish is simple but important. Each island has a Merchant NPC who buys your catch. At Moosewood, just walk up and press E to sell everything in your inventory. By default, Legendary and Mythical fish won’t auto-sell, protecting your valuable catches. You can change this if you want to sell them quickly.

Upgrading your rod is the fastest way to progress. Skip cheap rods like Plastic or Lucky Rods. Save up $2,000 for the Carbon Rod, which gives a 25% luck boost. This means you catch better fish more often, making grinding faster and less frustrating. For more on rods and enchantments, check out All Fisch Enchantments in Roblox Fisch (Full Guide).

Bait crates are another big help. You get them from daily rewards, quests, or merchants. Opening a crate gives you bait like Minnows, Shrimp, Worms, or Flakes. Each bait boosts luck for certain fish. Early on, just use the bait with the highest universal luck since you won’t know fish preferences yet.

Crab cages let you earn money without active fishing. You get your first cages from the Fish Appraiser. Place them in shallow water near rocks or shorelines, then check back after 5-10 minutes to collect crabs, sand dollars, or uncommon fish. Drop 3-4 cages before fishing sessions to stack some free cash.

The Fish Appraiser also lets you gamble by paying a fee to possibly increase your fish’s weight and value or get random rewards like crab cages or bait. Use this only on fish you plan to sell. Don’t risk rare fish you want to keep.

Exploring new islands opens up better fishing spots. Buy your first boat, the Rowboat, for $700 from the Shipwright at Moosewood dock. It’s slow but reliable. Use WASD to steer and follow your compass to find islands like Roslit Bay with better fish and legendary spawns.

Tidefall is an important island you reach by boat from Moosewood. It has the Sunken Reliquary, a pool where you can find Common and Legendary fish like John Dory. To get there, sail from Moosewood using your Rowboat, then follow exploration paths to Tidefall. For a full guide on this event and area, see the Fisch Tidefall Event Guide.

How to catch John Dory in Tidefall

John Dory is a Common fish found in the Sunken Reliquary pool at GPS coordinates 2946, -1098, 553 in Tidefall. Here’s how to find and catch it:

• Walk north from the Tidemourner Head purchase area.
• Cross the bridge and follow the narrow lane to the central pool surrounded by broken shelves, books, and glowing white trees.

Best bait: Minnows (preferred for John Dory).

Conditions: Fish during Spring or Autumn seasons, on Clear weather days, and during daytime.

Depth: Fish directly in the shallow central pool.

Strategy:

• Use your Carbon Rod for a 25% luck boost to improve your chances of catching Common fish like John Dory.
• Equip Minnows bait through your Equipment Bag (press key 2).
• Place Crab Cages along the pool borders to passively catch Common and low-rarity fish, including John Dory. However, rod fishing is better for catching higher rarity fish.
• Optionally, use a Sunstone Totem to speed up special events like Omnithal Hunt in the pool, but it’s not necessary for John Dory.

Maximizing value: Sell your catches at the nearest Merchant. Remember, only Legendary and Mythical fish are protected from auto-selling by default. Common and Uncommon fish auto-sell unless you adjust settings in the merchant menu. Use the Fish Appraiser on fish you plan to sell to possibly increase their weight and value or get rewards like crab cages or bait.

A simple plan to catch John Dory after getting your Carbon Rod

1. Sail from Moosewood to Tidefall using your Rowboat.
2. Walk north from Tidemourner Head, cross the bridge, and reach the Sunken Reliquary pool.
3. Equip your Carbon Rod (key 1) and Minnows bait (key 2).
4. Fish in the pool during Spring or Autumn, Clear weather, and daytime.
5. Set Crab Cages around the pool for passive Common fish catches.
6. Sell and appraise your catches at the Tidefall Merchant.

How to get started quickly

Here’s a quick plan for your first hour in Fisch:

1. Claim your daily reward at spawn.
2. Fish at Moosewood dock until you earn $700.
3. Buy the Rowboat and sail to Tidefall.
4. Fish at Tidefall until you reach $2,000.
5. Return to Moosewood and upgrade to the Carbon Rod.
6. Follow the John Dory plan above to catch this Common fish.

Roblox Fisch is about mastering the fishing rhythm, making smart upgrades, and exploring new islands. Using the right bait, upgrading your rod, and placing crab cages will keep your cash flowing. With practice, catching legendary fish will feel like skill, not luck.

Keep these steps in mind, and you’ll be catching John Dory and other fish like a pro in no time.